The Cricket Advisory Committee of the BCCI will meet on Friday to review situation in Indian dressing room. Anil Kumble’s days as Indian cricket team coach seem numbered.

Will Anil Kumble (R) continue as Indian cricket team’s coach is the big question.(Reuters)

There is a strong indication that Anil Kumble’s job as the Indian cricket team’s head coach is on the line.

Although the Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman, is keen that the former leg-spinner continue at least till the end of the limited overs series in the West Indies, Kumble may not like to continue.

As per Kumble’s one-year contract with the BCCI, his terms expires at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy but the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators, led by Vinod Rai, wants Kumble to continue only if he is keen.

While reports of rift with captain Virat Kohli may not be totally true, Kumble’s presence in the dressing room is not welcomed by senior players, revealed a top BCCI source.

“Yes, players do not want him and there will be a change in coach for sure,” the official said.

“The CAC is really worried about this issue and given the fact that the Caribbean series is upon us, this is not the right time to change the coach. But it will eventually happen,” said the Board official.

LONDON MEETING

The CAC is meeting in London on Friday to find a solution. While the three wise men didn’t want to be hasty in finding the right replacement, Kumble may not want to stay on.

If India can beat Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy at The Oval on Sunday, it will be good occasion for Kumble to end his association with the Indian team.

After all, Kumble has been synonymous with success even though Kohli believes it is a “team game and success is not anybody’s personal”.

Given the clash of personalities, Kumble could well decide not to continue.